Panama Violence Bill Languishing
A bill to fight violence in Panama, although marked urgent, remains at a standstill in Friday´s second debate in the National Assembly.

Nicaragua to End Hunger
Nicaraguan authorities are polishing details for the launching of the Zero Hunger Program on Saturday, the distinctive feature of President Daniel Ortega s administration, aimed at addressing poverty.

Nicaragua Advances with Vaccinations
The national vaccination campaign initiated by Nicaraguan authorities is 83 percent complete, with over one million 103,000 doses administered, the Ministry of Health confirmed on Friday.

Guatemalan Candidates Call for Control
Several Guatemalan presidential candidates called for the people to exercise restraint on Friday, the start of the electoral campaign, in fear that violence, dirty tricks or drug trafficking might tarnish the event.

CARICOM-Central America Seek Green Policy
Heads of State of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Central American Integration System (SICA) to meet here to search for common policies to defend the environment.